Private guide in Kyoto, guided tours in Kyoto, Japan

Top Attractions in Kyoto

Daitokuji, Temple of the Golden Pavilion, Kinkaku-ji, Hirano Shrine, Ryoan-ji, Ninnaji, Jingoji, Arashiyama, Okochi Sanso, Iwatayama Monkey Park, 19th Century Hall, Togetsukyo Bridge, Otagi Nenbutsu-ji, Higashi and Nishi Honganji Temple,

Kyoto
Japan

Population: 1,473,068
Language: Japanese
Currency: Yen (JPY)

Information about Kyoto

Airport - Kyoto does not have its own airport. The nearest international gateway is Kansai International Airport south of Osaka. JR West's Haruka limited express train runs to Kyoto twice per hour (1 1/4 hours, ?3490, no charge with Japan Rail Pass).
Shopping - A shopkeeper's traditional greeting to a customer is o-ideyasu (Kyoto-ben, the Kyoto dialect for "honored to have you here"), voiced in the lilting Kyoto intonations with the required bowing of the head. When a customer makes a purchase, the shopkeeper will respond with o-okini ("thank you" in Kyoto-ben), a smile, and a bow. Take notice of the careful effort and adroitness with which purchases are wrapped; it's an art in itself. American Express, MasterCard, Visa, and to a lesser degree traveler's checks, are widely accepted.

Hotels

Hotel Granvia Kyoto - Karasuma, Oshikoji-dori-sagaru, Kyoto-shi, 600-8216, 075/344-8888
Kyoto Brighton Hotel - Nakadachiuri, Shin-machi-dori, Kyoto-shi, 602-8071, 075/441-4411
Westin Miyako Hotel - Sanjo-Keage, Kyoto-shi, 605-0052, 075/771-7111
Tour Club - 362 Momiji-cho, Higashinakasuji-dori, Kyoto, 600-8345, 075/353-6968
Hiiragiya - Nakahakusan-cho, Fuyacho-Anekoji-agaru, Kyoto-shi, 604-8094, 075/221-1136

Cafe\Restaurants
Kikunoi - Makuzugahara, Maruyama, Gion, Higashiyama, Kyoto, 075/561-0015
Mankamero - Inokuma-dori, Demizu-agaru, Kyoto, 075/441-5020
Sagenta - 76 Kibune-cho, Kurama, Kyoto, 075/741-2244
Yagenbori - Sueyoshi-cho, Kiridoshi-kado, Gion, Kyoto,: 075/551-3331
Ogawa - Kiya-machi Oike-agaru Higashi-Iru, Kyoto, 075/256-2203

Private Guide in Kyoto - Mike

(Member Since 2018) Languages: English

I am a licensed tour guide with 4 years of experience in Kyoto, Nara and Osaka. Over the years I've guided 200 solo or group tourists from various parts from abroad, including US, Canada, Brazil, Argentina, Australia, New Zealand, UK. Belgium, Germany, , France, Spain, Italy, Philippines, Vietnam, Malaysia, Singapore, India.

Private Guide in Kyoto - Toshiyo

(Member Since 2021) Languages: English, Japanese

Hi! I'm Toshiyo . Please call me Toshi. I was born in Japan and have lived in Vancouver, Canada for about 10 years. I'm a National Government Licensed Guide, guide trainer a professional program organized by Kyoto city, English teacher,translator, professional breakdancer, and father of two young kids.